2. The Preeminent Qualities of the Gradual Path Teachings [Teachings]

1. As presented in Atisha's "Lamp of the Path":
   1. It shows how all the doctrines of the Buddha are non-contradictory
   2. It shows how all the teachings can be taken as personal advice.
   3. The ultimate intention of the Buddha - to lead all beings to enlightenment by giving a variety of teachings - will easily be found
   4. One will avoid the error of sectarian views regarding a Dharma lineage or doctrine.
      
      
2. As presented in Lama Tzong Khapa's "Great Exposition on the Gradual Path to Enlightenment":
   1. It encompasses the entire lamrim subject matter
   2. It is easily applicable
   3. It is endowed with the instructions of the two lineages (of Manjushri and Maitreya)

Practice teachings which:

1. have their source in the Buddha
2. difficult points of which were clarified by great Indian pandits
3. has been practiced by sages